Color swatch image showing #059031 with RGB(5,144,49) values

#059031 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #059031 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#059031 Color Information

#059031 RGB value is (5, 144, 49). The hex color red value is 5, green is 144, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 139°, saturation of 93 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 97 percent, 0 percent, 66 percent, 44 percent.

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#059031 Color Meaning

Color #059031 roots itself in ecological specificity, regional pride, and unyielding growth. Color #059031 is a true forest green—deep, slightly cool, and rich in chlorophyll resonance. #059031 reflects the hardy juniper and live oak of the Cross Timbers region, where drought-resistant flora thrives under harsh sun. Psychologically, color #059031 fosters resilience through natural association. Unlike tropical greens that feel lush and abundant, #059031 shade implies endurance—growth that persists despite scarcity. In environmental messaging, #059031 conveys realistic sustainability: not paradise, but adaptation. #059031’s calming because #059031’s credible. Regionally, color #059031 anchors identity beyond cliché. #059031 appears in university branding, land conservation campaigns, and local agriculture—not as decorative green, but as ecological signature. #059031 rejects generic “eco” palettes in favor of place-based authenticity. #059031 green knows its soil. Symbolically, color #059031 represents tenacious life. #059031’s the color of roots gripping limestone, of leaves that don’t wilt at 100°F. In branding, #059031 signals commitment that doesn’t rely on abundance—ideal for water conservation, native landscaping, or rural innovation. #059031 grows not because conditions are perfect, but because #059031 refuses to stop.

Color Conversion

Convert #059031 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#059031
RGB
rgb(5, 144, 49)
HSL
hsl(139°, 93%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(97%, 0%, 66%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(139°, 97%, 56%)
XYZ
10.5902 20.2005 6.2467
Yxy
20.2005 0.2859 0.5454
Hunter Lab
44.9450 -3.5977 2.0863
CIE-Lab
52.0632 -52.7777 40.2139

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red5 / 255 (2%)
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#059031 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#059031 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #059031 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #059031 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #059031;

Text Color

color: #059031;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #059031;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #05903140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #059031;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059031 0%, #03591e 100%);

#059031 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #059031 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.